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Elias M. Salloum
07/27/2013

Elias M. Salloum, 52, of Allentown, died Saturday at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Fairouz (Yacoub) Salloum, they were married over 31 years.  Born in Beirut, Lebanon, he was a son of Makhoul Salloum and the late Badia Abboud.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Allentown. 
Mr. Salloum worked for many years at the former Wright's Fabrics, Allentown.  He was a very hard worker, good father and loved his family very much, and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors:  wife Fairouz; son Elias Jr., daughters Sherine, Nisrin and Rodean, all of Allentown; brother Tony; sisters Lina, Mouna and Lousin; a grandson Isaiah Salloum. 

Services:  viewing on Tuesday evening, 7-9 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 501 Ridge Ave., Allentown and Wednesday morning 9:00-10:15 followed by funeral service at 10:30 in the church.  Interment at Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall.  The Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home of Allentown is assisting the family. 

Contributions:  donations to the family are being accepted.